Vocational Nursing (VNE)
The vocational nursing program is designed to prepare qualified individuals to give direct nursing care to patients of all age groups and to promote development of the individual as a responsible member of society. Graduates of Tyler Junior College Vocational Nursing Program are prepared to provide nursing care in structured health care settings for individual clients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The new graduate can readily integrate technical skills and use of computers and equipment into practice. The vocational nursing role represents the beginning level of the nursing practice continuum as Provider of Care, Coordinator of Care, and Member of a Profession.
The vocational nurse is an integral member of the nursing profession and is prepared to function under the legal framework specified by the Texas Board of Nursing. They are qualified to function in structured settings as accountable members of the health care team. After successful completion of the curriculum, graduates are qualified to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam for License Vocational Nurses. Only students who have completed a program of education approved by the State Board and who have successfully passed the state licensing examination are authorized to practice as licensed vocational nurses. Major: Department/Contact Information: - Office of Advising : 903-510-2662
- Kay Devereux, Instructor/Department Chair, Vocational Nurse Education Program
- Pirtle Technology T256 | kdev@tjc.edu | 903-510-2470 Related TJC Organization: - Student Vocational Nurse Association (SVNA)
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